Where Vermont's Ducks Come From

The North Atlantic Coast, Great Lakes Region and Prairie Pothole Region which includes Vermont are important to New England waterfowl hunters.

A significant portion of the Mallards harvested in New England each year are produced on local habitat and in areas around the Great Lakes. We receive a good portion of our teal from the Prairie Pothole Region and our diving ducks, for the most part, are products of the Atlantic Coast and prairies.

Please note this map represents birds recovered in the same year they were banded in to show a direct correlation between banding site and harvest.